Group buy: Jaxman Z1 host [THREAD CLOSED BY ADMIN]

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EDIT
I am not sure what Sharpie is going to do here.

I feel and AM partial responsible so step in as if this is a thing completely organised by me.

Sorry for “update” tags when I update this post, the OP that can be edited without the “updated tag”s not mine.

I like to see this succeed and hope the best for Jaxman and BLF here.

So the lists:

Interest list for first 10 pieces, at $35.50, plus delivery.

List first 10
1 Yourrid
2 Dale
3 Tom E
4 ?
5 Ouchyfoot
6 ?
7 leroycp
8 leroycp
9 Killforfood
10 teacher

List larger amount
1 emarkd question for extra host relayed to Jaxman
2 LSX question for extra host relayed to Jaxman
3 The Miller
4 teacher
5 teacher
6 WolfA
7 scianiac
8 hank
9 WolfA
10 tarver
11 Dusty
12 Sharpie
13 Cula ?
14 fletch31
15 jhalb ?
16 Don5946
17 Don5946

updated till post #251

CONCLUDED OPERATIONS
LINK TO ORDERpage
Pmmed
Please order when you are on the first 10 lists and wait for these to arrive and we hear back from buyers before ordering yourself.
(The host was showing as “new arrival” but now only can be seen via this link)

PENDING OPERATIONS

Questions about extension tube availability (relayed to Jaxman, no answer yet)
Good product page on AliExpress for the host (relayed to Jaxman, Paul is making new photo’s and needs a few days to getit up correctly)
check availability of a brass pill (emailing question right after posting this)
check availability of centering rings (emailing question right after posting this)
check availability of the black anti-reflector plate (emailing question right after posting this)

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For 35 bucks at least throw in a working driver or I’m out. I feel this should be more like 25 dollars if it is just a host.

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The OP states an unoccupied driver pcb is included.

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You checked the price of a fully assembled one? I have seen hosts sold for $8 less then a full light, those were simple, very simple hosts
This is a lot cheaper and is a very complex host where the prime part (that beauty lens) comes extra well packaged. Very nice touch!

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RMM has a uf1405 host for sale at 27.99 and he is making money at that price. Just saying.

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Yes and from what I have seen in the Cometa threads the UF1504/1405 is not in the same league as a Jaxman
And from my own experiences, my Cometa with clone housing bad zooming threadings is a better host then the Uniquefire 1504, just comparing them objectively. The UF1504 is nice, but more rattling.
(besides a UF1405 retails from about $32, making the host $5 cheaper, making this jaxman Z1 look like an even better deal ;))

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I read it as “the board is there so we can use a standard 17 of 20mm driver if we don’t want to use a 22mm driver”

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Solar, I don’t quite understand the reason’s for your post’s.

This GB is for a JAXMAN Z1 host.
The OP tells exactly what is included.
The price is $35.50 plus shipping.
This is not a negotiation.
It is what it is.

You either want one or don’t.
If you do say so.
If you don’t… nothing negative need be said. It is simply useless noise.
~

edit to add “plus shipping.”

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Please put me in for two [ 2 ].

While I would be pleased to have them from the first 10 and could “build them up quickly”…… I do not have the time to post my experiences, videos, and/or photos in a timely manner on this thread.

That being said, it will be my pleasure to wait and be part of the next 100.

Thank you J Team & Jaxman!!! :+1: … :slight_smile:

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I like the lens cap. Is it a new product?

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The build quality is nowhere near the Z1. The Z1, like other Jaxman products, is an incredibl nicely made light.

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For many modders - I guess - this is no problem since improving lights is fun. Non-modders apparently prefer complete lights.

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Here is a LINK to the complete light. Ready to go, no mods necessary; for any who prefer it. :+1:

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I would love 1 of the hosts from the first 10. I was having cigars and scotch with some of my friends last night, and everyone wanted to try out my modded Z1.

I’ll probably be wanting a few more in a few weeks. Probably 2 or 3 more to possibly build and sell to my buds.

Edit: J Team, when you get your house in order, I may consider buying another one.

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just out of curiosity why would one of us poor non-modders want to buy a host?

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teacher , I was merely expressing my opinion. I have read the post and understand the English writing not the Chinese. Maybe you could interpret that?
I’m not looking for negotiation. How much did this host cost to manufacture? I’m guessing 10 dollars tops. If you feel that is a deal (as long as it is not the first 100 made) then by all means- it’s your money. Would you even know how to populate a bare driver?
What did I say that is negative? I was pointing out that an established American supplier has a zoomie for less money. No need for flames and that is not useless noise. This is Budget Light Forum. Get it?
And no, I have no practical use for a zoomie other than it’s just a toy to play with.

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My guess would be…. you would not want to. :person_facepalming:
Which is probably why it was made crystal clear in the OP this Group Buy was “for BLFers with the skills necessary to build their own flavour of zoomie,”……
I mean, how much clearer could he have made that??

J Team is pleased to announce it’s first project.

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Exactly. Esplain that to teacher

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Solar , I completely understand . That is all I was doing also.

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I want one host and one extension tube and one flattop connector (and a spare pill if possible) please!

That will be one hellova light with exchangeable 6V LEDs…